People love to complain. You don’t have to look far to find that negative conversations and complaints often dominate the positive or inspiring ones. You’ll see media and journalism filled to the brim with news that almost always has a depressing tone to it, and social media is filled with the rants… Read More
Welcome to another edition of “Ask Mr. Happy Work”, where you ask me questions about work, careers, education, life, (or anything really), and I answer them! Today’s question is about the topic of buying gifts for your boss at work. Do you need to buy them a gift? What should you get… Read More
Accounting is a career field with some strong stereotypes. Mention Accounting or Accountant to someone and they will often picture an introverted individual sitting in a back office somewhere crunching numbers and calculating taxes all day on their big old desk calculator. In reality, the stereotypes and myths about Accounting couldn’t be… Read More
Working from home is a dream for many career professionals. No boss hovering over your shoulder, no pesky co-workers, no awful commutes, and a comfortable home workspace set up just the way you like it. It’s not necessarily the right fit for everyone, but it’s hard to deny the attractive qualities of… Read More
The topics of passion and work often come up together. In today’s culture, many of us are told to “follow our passion” in regards to the pursuit of career success and happiness. We have been trained and groomed to feel that passion is the basis for career decision making and a critical… Read More
Welcome to another edition of “Ask Mr. Happy Work”, where you ask me questions about work, careers, education, life, (or anything really), and I answer them! Today’s question describes something that isn’t as uncommon as you may think. Can your company fire you for working a second job or having some other… Read More
Go out and ask the first few people you run into how long they work each week. It wouldn’t take long before you find someone who says they’re working a 60+ hour work week. In fact, it’s a statement that many full-time American workers make about their jobs. Now ask them how… Read More
Teams, group projects, people putting their heads together to work on the same tasks or responsibilities. The practice of working together is something companies sure like to talk about a lot. They brag about how much they foster teamwork, collaboration, and togetherness, but how many are actually practicing what they preach? Not many!… Read More
"Fall seven times and stand up eight." —Japanese Proverb
Mr. Happy Work is a bit more than just talk about work and jobs all day. 😄 Here are some other products and services I use regularly and would highly recommend!
Personal Recommendations - Mr. Happy Work
Check out Mr. Happy Work's personal recommendations on this page. Food, health products, books, and other things Mr. Happy Work loves and recommends.
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Mental Focus. So powerful when we find it, so hard to find! It's that feeling of getting your brain "in the zone". What do you do to find your mental focus? A cup of coffee? Exercise? Meditation? Share your tips and tricks to get focused!
Should you get a gift for your boss at work? Let's dive in and talk about gift-giving at work in this Ask Mr. Happy Work article.
Ask Mr. Happy Work - Should I Get My Boss a Gift? - Mr. Happy Work
Should you get a gift for your boss at work? Let's dive in and talk about gift-giving at work in this Ask Mr. Happy Work article.
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A college degree is important in today's working world but don't feel the need to rush into it. If you aren't sure what you want to do, take some time to explore life and do some soul searching. These experiences will help you find the right path!
Great article from @yechenblogs! I also believe strongly in openness to learn and adapting this beginner's mentality he speaks about. Great info here!
Be A Beginner Every Single Morning | Ye Chen
The moment we say, "I know," we put a stop to our ability to know more – our cup is full, and we don't want or need to know more.
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If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. —Booker T. Washington
In this Ask Mr. Happy Work, a reader asks what to do when their boss is threatening to fire them if they get a second job. Is it legal? What can be done? See my response in this volume of Ask Mr. Happy Work!
Ask Mr. Happy Work - My Boss Said He'll Fire Me If I Get a Second Job
I need to get a second job to make ends meet but I mentioned it to my current boss and he said he would fire me if I do! What should I do?
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